You can investigate fishing kayaks for sale. Or you can buy a canoe. Or a SUP. Or a jon boat with an outboard. Honestly, you could buy a “real” boat with a fiberglass full and a center console, or something even more serious like a cabin cruiser. But the truth is that in many ways, […]

Let’s get something straight: as an angler, your boat-related expenses are going to be a lot more than any of your other tackle. This is true even for yak anglers, and some high-end fishing kayaks can cost as much as jon boats with outboards. Which begs the question: how can you go about shopping for […]

Fishing kayaks can be very expensive, that’s true enough. But you really don’t need to break the bank on one and believe it or not there are actually a lot of reasonable options available. Check out this short list for some inspiration and pointers on models of inexpensive fishing kayaks to check out. Native Falcon […]

Most modern sit-on-top fishing kayaks are outfitted with some sort of pedal drive system that gives them more power, helps keep your hands free, and makes them much more efficient on open water. Some, like the NuCanoe Frontier 12, are keeping things exceptionally basic. This modern sit-on-top lacks a pedal drive, but as you will […]

Tautog, also known as blackfish and affectionately abbreviated to “tog” are among the most commonly targeted inshore sportfish in the northeast, especially in the colder months of the year. With firm, sweet white flesh, and powerful enough to put up a serious fight on light tackle, they are both fun to catch and doubly rewarding […]

In the event you’re thinking about making a gift to yourself (the holidays are well on the way…) of a fishing kayak, and you’re looking for something small but capable that can sneak into backwaters and pockets with equal facility, you’ll be hard pressed to find something that’s better, overall, […]

Your Hobie Angler Pro 14 is a great rig for winter fishing. It’s large, comfortable, and stable, making it perfect for cold weather angling. You’ll be less likely to tip it, and will have plenty of room to bring along a few extra accessories that you’ll need in the cold. […]

A good fishing kayak is an investment in your sport, but without the right fishing kayak accessories, you’ll be up a creek – no pun intended. Naturally, you need a PFD, a paddle, and all of the other essentials you need for fishing, signaling, and safety – but there’s far […]

Daiwa makes a good reel. As a result, Daiwa fishing reels are consistently ranked among the best in the industry in terms of quality and performance, and in some cases they are fairly price-friendly, too. But, like all reels, it’s critical to care for them properly in order to ensure a greater longevity. On that […]

Your Native Slayer Propel 10 is fast, powerful, expandable and stable. Its Propel Pedal drive is powerful and its built-in rod holders and storage compartments offer plenty of space. This means it’s an excellent rig for late-season adventures (especially for fishermen), even well into the winter. But cold water is […]

HOODOO Kayaks offer best-in class stability and powerful pedal-drive systems; they are more than capable of taking on the big water, not just rivers and large lakes but saltwater. You can even take them in the ocean. And in the northeast, at this time of year, it’s all about striped […]

Jackson Kayaks are among the best in the industry, and the company makes some of the most capable vessels out there that can handle the skinniest, shallowest, water, the surf, and everything in between. With that said, here are two of the best of the best of them, each of […]

The Native Titan 10.5 may be touted as a bass rig first and foremost, but let’s be honest, for those living in the Northeast, it’s also a great fishing yak for bluefish. Now, bluefish are remarkably cooperative whenever they’re in the area, and can be even easy to catch. Plus, […]

In the realm of advanced fishing kayaks, one might say there are far better models than the Hobie Lynx. After all, it does seem like the Lynx has been purposefully designed for those that would rather spend a casual day on the water than spend the entire day in pursuit of fish. All the same, […]

Some brands are big players in their industries. In the market for fishing kayaks, Old Town is one of the biggest. Here are 12 things you’ll love about Old Town fishing kayaks (though there are many more than these!). Paddle, Pedal and Power Are Available There are Old Town fishing […]

Duck seasons around the country are soon to be opening (and some waterfowl seasons already are) and there’s not a better paddle-powered craft out there than the NuCanoe Unlimited to get you into it. Shallow on the draft, available in cryptic colorways, stable and with tons of room for gear, […]